CUT offers a wide range of courses specifically focused on climate science and environmental
sustainability across various departments and degree levels. CUT is committed to embedding the UN SDGs, particularly those related to environmental protection and climate action, into its educational programs.
At the undergraduate level, numerous departments integrate climate and sustainability-related topics into both core and elective courses. Some examples include:
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science
The courses below provide direct education on environmental sustainability and ecosystem
management:
- ABF 200 Ecology and Conservation of Biodiversity
- ABF 413 Sustainable Agriculture/Animal Husbandry
- ABF 454 Agricultural Waste Management
Department of Chemical Engineering
The courses below directly address environmental issues and climate-related policy:
- CEN 321 Wastewater and Liquid Waste Treatment Technologies
- CEN 322 Environmental Toxicology
- CEN 326 Environmental Impact Assessment
- CEN 427 Renewable Energy
- CEN 428 Environmental legislation and European Policy
Module descriptions are available here.
Department of Civil Engineering
Key modules include:
- CIV 215 Sustainability and Environmental Concepts
- CIV 311 Environmental Impact Assessment
- CIV 324 Water Supply & Waste Management in Structures
- CIV 456 Sustainable Innovation & Entrepreneurship for Technical Applications
Module descriptions are available here.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Modules such as MEM 426: Building Energy Performance focus on sustainable design and energy efficiency.
Module descriptions are available here.
At the postgraduate level, CUT offers targeted sustainability courses in key programs:
- MSc in Public Health: Courses include Environmental Health Evaluation (MPH 608) and
Environment and Population Health (MPH 610), linking environmental sustainability with public health. - MSc in Energy Systems: Includes Solar Energy Engineering (MEM 537), emphasising renewable energy technologies.
Additionally, CUT plays a leading role in the European University of Technology (EUt+) alliance, contributing to the development of an interdisciplinary and multinational BSc in Sustainable Development, further reinforcing its commitment to climate and environmental education.
Through this diverse and interdisciplinary curriculum, CUT ensures that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to address pressing environmental and climate challenges.